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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1903
Page
9
A rambling column touches on Captain Caller possibly arriving in Georgia and weighs in on American conscience, fiscal pain, and public mood. It notes General Reyes appealing to hearts, rails at heat and comfort, mocks alarmists, and parodies headlines from politics, Cuba, and world fairs with a blend of satirical jabs and contemporary references.
The piece criticizes Georgia Railway and Electric for not heating Atlanta streetcars amid two cold snaps. It urges municipal oversight, arguing heat service is a public obligation and should be regulated like in suburbs with better heated service and fair treatment for riders. It references public utilities, commissions, and civic duty in securing passenger comfort.
The debate centers on nerve and courage as Roosevelt confronts the barrier of indurdement and reelection, while Hanna would prefer securing the presidency over other priorities. The exchange highlights contrasting approaches to leadership and political risk.
An account of Joseph Vitatoe a 60 year old conductor who stayed true to an oath taken 25 years earlier refusing to strike during a Chicago streetcar workforce dispute. He faced scorn from colleagues yet upheld honor and continued to operate the first car, symbolizing integrity amid labor unrest.
Washington reports statistics from US Consul Craft on 1902 coal production across five nations. United Kingdom and United States lead output with increases, Germany declines, and total world production around 700.6 million tons. Employee counts, per person output, export excesses, import bases, and 1902 consumption by country are detailed.
A mosaic of Georgia lore and verse features a tale of a turkey found on a porch during a storm, its odd escapade to warmth, and a parson and sheriff reacting with humor. Interwoven are poems, quips, and reflections from Georgia writers on happiness, money, love, light, and Christmas.
Paris on November 29 reports General Andre the war minister examined the Dreyfus dealer to verify accusations against officers involved in the Dreyfus case. It is alleged two Rennes court forgeries influenced the trial and favorable documents were not shown. Government plans to seek adjournment of the chamber of deputies if a German interpellation arises, to avoid parliamentary interference in a purely judicial investigation.
United States Consul General James H. Worman reports to the State Department that the University of Munich has opened its doors to women students. Previously women could not matriculate, though some women could attend lectures and take examinations with faculty consent.
A Fort Valley Leader excerpt surveys Georgia papers noting the Atlanta Constitution sending a special correspondent to Colombia Panama and Panama secession coverage. It cites the Augusta Herald Florida canal talks and a Thomasville Times-Enterprise view on secession for Georgia benefits. It also discusses pay for clergy and the need for press support for teachers.
A reader refutes a New York Press tale about Judah P Benjamin fleeing to London after the Confederacy fell. The letter asserts Benjamin arrived with little money, found work with The London Times, wrote a legal treatise on Sales, and rose when Cockburn highlighted his merit. It defends Benjamin’s honesty and notes letters from his temple days.
Henry D Capef of Atlanta urges preserving old time revival songs not in print or written down by compiling words and music from meetings and homes. He believes many tunes are sweet and distinctive from other gospel music and could be sold like a spelling book. Partridge of Pomona echoes similar call.
A Columbia traveler named Burroughs has deserted Greenwood and headed for parts unknown following combined family and financial troubles. A letter sent to Greenwood cites freematency and debt as motives. The letters were mailed from a train between Greensboro, N C, and Atlanta. His wife reportedly urged selling household items to pay debts and staying with her father until spring. Burroughs has several children, the oldest about nine, and was previously married in Charity.
A collection of quoted snippets from Georgia newspapers comments on politics, race, cotton, and regional issues. It references Judge Maddox, Georgia bauxite debates, editor Loyless, canal politics, and figures like Jim Griggs and T. Hardwick, plus opinions on federal expansion and Southern identity.
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